Plymouth (IN) FD Puts Pierce Velocity Top-Mount Pumper in Service
Plymouth’s oldest rig, a 1997 Pierce pumper, was due for retirement, so the department again turned to Pierce for a new rig.
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Plumbing Dreams: Accurate Panel Gauges Require Proper Knowledge and Understanding Starting at Preconstruction
There is a problem concerning the accuracy of pressure gauge readings on pump panels throughout the American fire service.
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Springfield (OH) Fire Rescue Division Gets Two Rosenbauer Pumpers
The Springfield Fire Rescue Division wanted new rigs that had the latest technical upgrades that weren’t available 20 years ago.
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Darley Delivers Tactical Pumper to Cassie (TX) VFD
The Cassie Volunteer Fire Department wanted a vehicle that was small enough and agile enough to get to its waterfronts.
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South Metro (CO) Fire Gets First Tiller
South Metro (CO) Fire Rescue Authority was looking for a single vehicle that could perform fire suppression, aerial, and rescue duties.
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Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine
FA Volume 30, Issue 3
Read the features and news on fire trucks and fire equipment from the March 2025 issue of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine. Building Apparatus…
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FA Volume 30, Issue 2
Read the features and news on fire trucks and fire equipment from the February 2025 issue of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine.
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FA Volume 30, Issue 1
Read the features and news on fire trucks and fire equipment from the January 2025 issue of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine.
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From the Current Issue
Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 27, 2025
Check out this Waller-Harris ESD 200, Waller, TX, pumper by Spartan Emergency Response.
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North Stockton (CA) Fire Station Gets First Ladder Truck in 13 Years
Station No. 7 is now fully equipped with an engine, a ladder truck, and a staff of seven firefighters around the clock.
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Suspect in Custody After IN Ambulance Is Stolen
A suspect is charged with stealing an ambulance on the east side of Indianapolis and leading police on a short chase before crashing.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 26, 2025
Check out this Skagit County Fire District #5, Bow, WA, Polyvision Quick Attack unit by Darley.
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Rural Water Movement Operations
This article will examine examples of rural water movement operations that can help you have success on the fireground.
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Florence (AL) Breaks Ground on New $4.4M Fire Station
The 8,493-square-foot facility will replace the current station on Huntsville Road, which has served the city since 1964.
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Wasta (SD) VFD Celebrates Grand Opening of New Fire Station
The Wasta Volunteer Fire Department received a $500,000 donation from the Pennington County Board of Commissioners toward the new station.
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East Pierce (WA) Fire and Rescue Opens $24M Fire Station Headquarters
The new East Pierce Fire Station 111/Headquarters is designed to meet the community’s needs for the next 50 years.
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Mt. Penn (PA) Fire Company Receives $320K Grant to Expand Engine Room
Borough officials say Mt. Penn Fire needs to expand its engine room to accommodate an additional fire apparatus and to store equipment.
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Vacant Jackson (MI) Building Could Be Sold to Expand County Ambulance Services
Jackson Community Ambulance is one property deal away from owning a street corner near downtown Jackson.
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